Asian Journal of Medicine and Health (ISSN: 2456-8414) aims to publish high quality papers in the areas of Medicine and Health Science. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated.
Background: Epilepsy is accompanied by substantial psychosocial and mental health burdens that may affect quality of life, particularly in low-resource settings. This study assessed psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life among patients with epilepsy in M...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101453
Background: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a potentially reversible cause of gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, and urinary dysfunction in older adults. Early recognition and appropriate neurosurgical assessment may improve outcomes in patients who are suitable for i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101451
Aims: Work productivity reflects a worker's ability to perform tasks optimally; inadequate sleep duration and poor sleep quality can lead to reduced concentration, mood changes, fatigue, and health issues that lower work productivity. This study aimed to assess the association of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101452
Waliul Haque, Samiha Afridin, Md. Belal Hossain, Souvik Halder, Murtaza M Joher, Fatima Fariha Anika, Faisal Al Mahmood & Rubaina Younus·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Hypercoagulable and prothrombotic states may contribute to acute ischaemic stroke, particularly in younger patients and those with recurrent or otherwise unexplained thrombotic events. Aim: This study evaluated the frequency of selected hypercoagulable and prothrombo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101450
Abdulrahman Abdullahi Ishag, Roaa Abd Alhadi Alhussein, Abdelwaged Abdelrhman Omer & Malaz Abdulazim Musa·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Lower respiratory tract infections represent a significant cause of hospital admissions, patient morbidity, and mortality worldwide. Vitamin D plays a crucial regulatory role in immune function, and inadequate levels have been associated with increased vulnerability t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101449
Shoaeb Imtiaz Alam, Istiaq Ahmed, Manjurul Hasan, Mufrid Kashem, Md. Zahin Arefin, Sonia Anjum & Kazi Al-Hosne Jamil·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Diabetes mellitus is associated with both microvascular and macrovascular complications. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) reflects systemic microvascular injury, whereas peripheral arterial disease (PAD) represents a major macrovascular complication. Whether the severity of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101447
Background: Artificial intelligence-based pets have been developed as alternatives to live-animal companionship in settings where allergies, infection control, animal welfare and care demands restrict access to animals. This critical narrative review evaluates evidence on their m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101448
Background: Diabetes-related foot wounds are frequently complicated by bacterial infection, and antimicrobial resistance can restrict therapeutic options. This study determined the prevalence of phenotypic extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production and described the antib...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101446
Background: Preeclampsia/eclampsia remains an important cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, particularly where access to timely maternity care is limited. Objective: To determine the prevalence, patient characteristics, and pregnancy outcomes of preeclampsia/...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101444
This narrative review examines challenges and reform priorities in medical education in Kenya, with particular attention to Clinical Officer training and the BSc Clinical Medicine curriculum. It considers persistent gaps between theoretical instruction and practical preparation,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101445